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Alerts & Updates

New Text Scam

August 15, 2024

We have been made aware of a text scam affecting multiple Maine banks. Below are details of the fraud, provided by one of the banks. We have been made aware that multiple area banks have received fraudulent text scam attempts. In this scam, a text message is sent stating that the recipient’s bank account(s) ‘have

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Spoofing Bank Phone Numbers

June 12, 2024

June 12, 2024 Area banks are reporting the spoofing of their phone numbers.  Fraudsters are calling customers stating they are from the bank and are calling regarding potentially fraudulent transactions. The fraudsters appear to be asking customers for their login ID as part of their verification and are then asking for a one-time-passcode “that they

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NEW Congress Avenue Branch in Bath

July 12, 2023

The NEW Congress Avenue Branch located at 45 Congress Ave. in Bath is open and ready to provide you with all your banking needs.  Also, our ATM is currently up and running at this location.

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Branch Closure

June 12, 2023

NOTICE:  Our 55 Congress Ave. Branch will be closed June 28th and re-opening at 45 Congress Ave. on June 29th.

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PayPal Payment Ploy

May 25, 2023

KnowBe4 recently warned, cybercriminals have taken advantage of PayPal, the popular international online payment platform. Cybercriminals are spoofing PayPal in order to try and steal your personal or financial information. In this scam, cybercriminals send you a phishing email saying that one of your PayPal payments didn’t process and that you need to act fast.

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Maine Cash Access Communication

October 14, 2022

When Maine Cash Access (MCA) was formed in 2000, there were more than 16 community banks offering 230+ surcharge‐free ATMs. Over the years, several banks have exited the alliance and continue to do so causing the dissolving of Maine Cash Access. On Thursday, January 19, 2023 with the dissolving of MCA, the remaining member banks

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Tips to keep you safe

October 4, 2022

There are some things First Federal Savings will never ask you to give out over the phone, via email or text. Banking requires the use of personal information, (i.e. social security number) but you should never release this information over the phone, via text, or email, even if it seems like the person contacting you

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COVID-19 Response

December 2, 2020

Effective Monday, December 14, 2020 Because the health and safety of our customers, employees and community is our highest priority, all First Federal Savings lobbies will be CLOSED until further notice. Although our lobbies will be closed, we will continue to be available at our drive-up locations and by appointment.  This includes: Business deposits that

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Coronavirus Stimulus Payments

May 18, 2020

MAY 18, 2020 The Treasury and the IRS are starting to send nearly 4 million Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) by prepaid debit card, instead of by paper check. EIP Card recipients can make purchases, get cash from in-network ATMs, and transfer funds to their personal bank account without incurring any fees. They can also check

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Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams

January 27, 2020

Scammers are pretending to be government employees. Scammers will try to scare you and trick you into giving them your personal information and money. They may threaten you or your family and may demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action. DON’T BE FOOLED! IF YOU RECEIVE A SUSPICIOUS CALL: 1. Hang up!

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